That was a brutal attack not only against Turkey, its police officials and people, but against all the international community – terrorism has no borders.
The Ministry conveys deep condolences to the families and friends of the killed as well as to all the people of Turkey, and wishes quick recovery to the injured.
This is a grave moment. Lithuania expresses its solidarity with Turkey and reaffirms its resolution to contribute to joint efforts in addressing terrorism challenges.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no information about any Lithuanian citizens who might have suffered from the blast.
President Dalia Grybauskaitė extended condolences on behalf of the Lithuanian people and on her own behalf to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey over the terror attack in Istanbul, which resulted in many fatalities.
According to the President, this brutal act of violence directed against police officers and innocent people cannot be justified by any means.
The President underlined that in this hour of great pain and sorrow Lithuania stood in solidarity with the Turkish nation facing terrorism.
Dalia Grybauskaitė wished strength and fortitude to the victims’ families, speedy recovery to those injured, as well as unity and consolidation to the people of Turkey.
